Craig Barrett | Support new school science standards

2:02 AM,
Nov. 7, 2013

Craig Barrett

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Craig Barrett
| Special to The Courier-Journal

For months, residents have been watching their state representatives argue over what's in the best interest of the Kentucky's students pertaining to science education. In September, Gov. Steve Beshear took a strong stand by overriding a state legislative review panel's vote to reject the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

I join the Kentucky Department of Education and thousands of Kentuckians in applauding Gov. Beshear for his actions.

Kentucky adopted the new K-12 science standards in June 2013 through a unanimous vote by the state board of education. Despite overwhelming ...